Fenerbahçe’s coach, Domenico Tedesco, has acknowledged that the Turkish club is in search of a new striker, but he plans to keep utilizing Youssef En-Nesyri until a replacement is found: “It’s quite straightforward…”
The Moroccan international En-Nesyri was an unused substitute during Fenerbahçe’s 1-1 draw with Göztepe on Sunday.
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The former Sevilla forward had discussions with Juventus after the Serie A club reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe regarding a loan deal with an option to buy.
Tedesco Discusses En-Nesyri’s Future
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 2: Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahçe celebrating after scoring the team’s third goal during the Turkish Super League match against Antalyaspor at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
However, Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini confirmed on Sunday that En-Nesyri is looking for a permanent transfer and is not interested in moving to Turin on an initial loan.
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When asked about the striker’s future at the club, Tedesco stated (via Calciomercato.com): “The situation regarding Youssi is straightforward from my viewpoint. As long as he remains a Fenerbahçe player, he is one of us. It is also true, however, that we are in search of a striker.”
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 12: Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahçe celebrating after scoring the team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg match against Feyenoord at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on August 12, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Juventus, meanwhile, is not willing to wait any longer to secure a new center-forward and has reportedly reopened discussions with Manchester United regarding Joshua Zirkzee.
Following a 3-0 victory over Napoli, Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti openly stated that the Bianconeri require a new center-forward with specific skill sets different from those of Jonathan David.